Specialist Dietitian

Job details

• Job reference: 250009
• Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
• Job closing date: 16/06/2026
• Job Type: Allied Health Professions
• Location: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 31.7
• Job posted date: 02/06/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
• Department: Dietetics

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Dietitian to join the Lothian Renal Dietetic Team based at The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. This post provides a great opportunity to work in a specialist renal dietetic team to provide a high quality, patient focussed service.

You would be expected to supervise and support other members of staff, participate in student training, and provide clinical support to colleagues as part of the NHS Lothian Renal Dietetic Service.

We are strongly committed to training and support for CPD and clinical governance, with annual appraisals, peer support and training opportunities to further develop your specialist clinical skills.

Further enquiries should be directed to: Judith Merriweather, Acute Dietetic Service Lead.

Tel: 07816257497 or email Judith.Merriweather@nhs.scot

Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.

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Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.